Full-time · On-site
Human Resources Business Partner
This is a high-impact HRBP role within a premier global trading firm, focusing on the intersection of talent strategy and business performance. It is ideal for a proactive professional who enjoys a mix of strategic consulting and hands-on employee relations. The role is distinguished by its influence on organizational design and its integration into the firm's core operational goals.
DRW · Chicago, Illinois, United States · Posted 18 April 2026
The role
Overview
This is a high-impact HRBP role within a premier global trading firm, focusing on the intersection of talent strategy and business performance. It is ideal for a proactive professional who enjoys a mix of strategic consulting and hands-on employee relations. The role is distinguished by its influence on organizational design and its integration into the firm's core operational goals.
What they need
Requirements & Skills
Key Responsibilities
- Consult with business leaders to align talent strategies with firm-wide objectives
- Coach managers on performance reviews, career planning, and high-performance culture
- Navigate employee relations, including conflict resolution and performance improvement plans
- Partner with Talent Acquisition to refine candidate profiles and build future talent pipelines
- Collaborate with the Learning and Development team to identify and execute training needs
Essential
- Ability to act as a strategic consultant to business leaders and managers
- Experience monitoring and resolving complex employee relations issues
- Proficiency in providing performance management guidance and executive coaching
- Capability to manage the full employee lifecycle including onboarding and terminations
- Experience in organizational design and succession planning
- Ability to lead change management initiatives to minimize business distraction
Preferred
- Experience in a global financial services or high-tech trading environment
- Familiarity with global mobility and immigration status requirements
- Background in collaborating with specialized compensation and benefits teams
Key Skills
Strategic HR LeadershipConflict ResolutionTalent Strategy ImplementationPerformance CoachingCareer PlanningChange ManagementCompensation Strategy AnalysisCross-functional Collaboration
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Perks
Benefits & perks
- Opportunity to work in a diversified, global trading firm
- Culture that values autonomy and innovation
- Exposure to traditional and non-traditional asset classes (VC, Crypto, Real Estate)
- Collaborative environment with learning and development support
- Strategic involvement in global mobility and immigration programs
Next step
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